UPDATE - Tortola’s Broken Home wins feature race in St. Thomas [Photoslide Included]
Though the park was muddy, it did not stop Broken Home from dominating the 6-furlong feature race and bring home the purse of $9,000 in race which was dubbed ‘Santa’s dash for Cash’. The winning jockey was Carlos Lopez.
Tortola’s Really Up-Town, owed by L & B Stables came in second in the big race while Star Ship Voyage took the third spot.
Meanwhile, East End Tap also from the Boys Stable, who was on rest for almost a year, did an impressive performance as well, winning his race. This was also another win for jockey Carlos Lopez. Voice of Faith came in second and Political Reporter, third.
In the first race of the day, Formerly Cat ridden by jockey Warren Knight secured victory and the $3.500.00, ahead of Tax Master, pushing Gallant Ruler into third.
Meeses to Pieces galloped ahead of Salty’s Glider of St. Croix in Race 2 and earned the $3,500.00 prize money. Winning Actor had to settle for third in this race.
It was News Carrier that took the third race of the day with Jockey Jose Lopez. Sum Splendor came in second and Tiger Glider third.
Nat’s My Kiss of Tortola put on a fighting performance in Race 5 but succumbed to Moments Away who took the victory and pushed the Tortola horse into second. Glorious Memory came in third.
In the final race of the day, Sweet Sight held on to victory and the $6000 purse ahead of Khun Dan who trotted in second and Black Jack in third.
This was the last race for the year at the Clinton E. Phipps Racing Park as all eyes now turn to the big Boxing Day races of December 26, 2011 on Tortola at the Ellis Thomas Downs.
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